NFL Analysis

5 things you need to know for Monday

By Alejandro Chavez &bullet;
Jun 5, 2017

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers talks to Alejandro Villanueva #78 during the first half of the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Hey football fans! Here are the five things you need to know to start off your week:

CB Josh Norman will be following opposing teams top wide receivers in 2017. After a remarkable explosion onto the NFL scene in 2015, last year wasn’t quite as brilliant for Norman. However, he was still a top corner and now he’s going to be assigned to play against the top opposing receiver each week.

Steelers LT Alejandro Villanueva continues to participate in OTAs despite not having a long-term contract. Villanueva had a much-improved 2016 season for the Steelers, one that included him playing in every single offensive snap during the regular season and playoffs.

Dolphins center Mike Pouncey could begin the season on the PUP list. After ending last season on IR, Pouncey has been recovering from a stem cell operation that has kept him off of the field for all of the team’s offseason programs. So far, the team is taking a very cautious approach with a player that was highly graded early in his career

Nick Fairley’s future is in question.The defensive tackle has played with a heart condition throughout his career but it has gotten to the point where he has been missing OTAs because of the medical issue. Fairley signed a four-year deal with the Saints after having a good 2016 season.